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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Re-consideration of Enrollment Decision by Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-10-04
- Creator:
- McCormick, Mary F., 1932-, Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities
- Date:
- 1974-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Operations and Business Committee Meeting Update
- Date:
- 1974-10-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees"
- Date:
- 1974-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Age Discrimination, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Rural Housing Assistance Programs: The Housing Assistance Council's Services and Programs
- Date:
- 1974-12-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Equitable Distribution of Federal Funds for Education of Native American Children in Public Schools
- Date:
- 1974-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_7_24_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Concerns in Indian Housing Programs
- Date:
- 1974-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Tribe's $15 Million River Land Valuation
- Date:
- 1974-12-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma is requesting a reconsideration of a decision made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the enrollment of members. They provide evidence, including letters and official documents, to support their claim that the individual in question has both Sac and Fox and Shawnee blood, and should be included in the tribe's membership roll. The tribe argues that the recent decision deprives the individual of her Shawnee heritage and culture."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Re-consideration of Enrollment Decision by Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Ernest Hunt, a Kiowa Indian from Mountain View, Oklahoma, expressed concern about the lack of water in his area. Congressman Happy Camp contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service on Mr. Hunt's behalf to address the issue. The Indian Health Service assured that Mr. Hunt would receive assistance through the Home Improvement Program. Congressman Camp expressed continued interest in the matter and promised to provide updates as soon as more information was available."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities")
![["The document includes correspondence between Mrs. Peggy F. Southern and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the disenrollment process of children, dividend payments, and updating the tribal roll for the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma. There is also a letter to tribal members requesting verification of their Indian blood degree for the updated tribal roll, as well as a summary of a Business Committee meeting discussing the closing of the tribal roll, committee appointments, and upcoming events."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Operations and Business Committee Meeting Update")
![["A group of individuals have signed a petition urging Congressman John Happy Camp to support a proposal by Congressman Young of Alaska to add HR 17288 as an amendment to a bill in order to advance the cause of \"Indian Self-determination.\" They believe that BIA employees have been limited in career advancement opportunities and are seeking redress for past injustices. The petition includes numerous signatures from individuals who support the cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination\"")
![["The letter discusses concerns about the lack of Indian input in the proposed American Indian Policy Review Commission legislation. It recommends holding hearings for Indian people to provide input and suggests equal reference to all agencies with specific Indian programs. The letter also addresses the selection process for the five congressionally appointed Indian members of the commission, emphasizing the need for accountability and meaningful representation from the Indian community. The letter concludes with suggestions for selecting commission members from different sources to ensure a diverse and inclusive representation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission\"")
![["The letter is addressed to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, advocating for the early retirement of non-Indian Civil Service employees from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter argues that this would advance Indian self-determination, address injustices faced by non-Indian employees, and improve morale within the organization. It also includes a list of signatures from current Bureau of Indian Affairs employees in support of the proposed early retirement option."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees\"")
![["The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a federally funded organization that provides technical housing services, seed money loans, and policy assistance for rural housing development. They offer specialized technical services to public and nonprofit agencies to increase rural housing expertise. HAC also manages a revolving loan fund for developers to build or rehabilitate housing for rural low-income families. Loans are provided for predevelopment costs and technical assistance is offered throughout the project. The organization has made loan commitments to housing development organizations across the United States."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Rural Housing Assistance Programs: The Housing Assistance Council's Services and Programs")
![["Part A of S. 1017 aims to distribute Federal funds for the education of Federally recognized Indian children in public schools in a fair manner. It proposes a formula that includes levying a fair tax rate on all taxable property in Indian-affected districts, providing state aid equal to that of comparable districts, and making up the difference with Federal funds. Special programs for Indian pupils in public schools will also be funded."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Equitable Distribution of Federal Funds for Education of Native American Children in Public Schools")
![["The document is a letter from Thos. J. Horsley to Lyle H. Boren, a United States Congressman, advocating for the educational rights of the Navajo and Hopi people. Horsley highlights the lack of educational facilities for these groups and urges Boren to take action to provide them with better opportunities for education. He also praises the efforts of individuals like Chief Chee Dodge and the Dickerson's in providing education under difficult circumstances."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_7_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Schools,%201939-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_7_24_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Concerns in Indian Housing Programs")
![["The Cherokee tribe owns a section of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma that has been appraised at $15 million. The ownership of the river bed is in dispute and is the subject of litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the tribes in 1970, but the matter still needs to be resolved by Congress. The appraisal includes land beneath the water, sand, gravel, and mineral resources. The Corps of Engineers is involved in the Arkansas River navigation project, which is also part of the dispute. The Cherokee tribe should be compensated for their river property according to their attorney."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Tribe's $15 Million River Land Valuation")